Investigation Report
Failure of a suspended buoy on workboat Annie E with 1 person injured
Failure of a suspended buoy on workboat Annie E with 1 person injured
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Dropped ObjectsLifting OperationsMarine Operations
- Dropped objectsMechanical failure
- Anchor handlingInspection and maintenanceLifting operationsWorking at height
- CraneFall protection equipmentPersonal protective equipmentWinch
- Competence and trainingFall preventionLifting planOperating and work procedures
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation of a grid buoy failure that injured a deckhand aboard Annie E at a Scottish fish farm. It examines worn components, a missing washer, unsuitable lifting arrangements, inspection omissions and exposure beneath a suspended load. Manufacturer instructions, work procedures, induction and fall prevention are assessed; subsequent actions prompted no recommendations.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Anchor handling; anchor deployment.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Working at height; work at height.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Fall protection equipment; safety harness; fall arrest equipment.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Winch; winches.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Fall prevention; edge protection; guardrails.
Classifications: Lifting plan; lift planning.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The report examines failure of a suspended buoy during workboat operations, resulting in an injury.
Themes: dropped objects, lifting operations, marine operations.